Lake Tansi Dam

Tennessee — Cumberland County — BASSES CREEK

Location

StateTennessee
CountyCumberland
RiverBASSES CREEK
Coordinates35.86278, -85.06639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage13,806 acre-ft
Max Storage13,806 acre-ft
Surface Area425 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Tansi Village P.o.a.
Other NameLake Tansi

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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